Side-vent marker removal - Page 2

gemini330zhp · 11-25-2008, 01:10 AM

Rick · 11-25-2008, 01:39 AM

Finally figured it out.. pinching the bottom with more force than the top and pulling towards yourself and also towards the back of the car at the same time was key. thanks for everyone's input.

jbrucebmw · 11-25-2008, 01:50 AM

Does anyone have any Sedan specific advice? The black plastic grill on the sedan is bigger than on the coupe.

moog55 · 11-30-2008, 03:42 AM

the driver side marker was a bitch for me to get out and i actually ended up breaking one of the clips that holds the black grill piece in place. oh well. the passenger side popped right out with no effort at all though. i am extremely pleased with how the matte black markers look. i am also very pleased with the quality of the product and the fitment is perfect.

dab33d · 11-30-2008, 03:46 AM

The Sidevents are quite a handful ! It took me about 45 mins to do both, and ended up breaking a piece of the Chrome Plastic OEM sidevent ! GL, the matte black sidevents are definitely sick though and worth the hassle

Keto · 12-06-2008, 05:10 PM

I thought it was pretty easy thanks to the advice on the forum. Took me about 5-10 minutes to do both. I drilled to Swamp's 5/32" as I also got my markers from JLeviSW. I still had a touch of cracking on one side, likely due to not drilling far enough as I didn't want to drill through. It is quite secure, though.

I'm very happy with the results. Chrome is the enemy.

SECRET M · 12-06-2008, 07:01 PM

get the grills from bob @ bps. no cracking issues and no drilling needed.

as for assembly, yank up not out.

Vise · 12-18-2008, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrucebmw

Does anyone have any Sedan specific advice? The black plastic grill on the sedan is bigger than on the coupe.

Bumping this back up to see if anyone had any luck installing on an E90 (sedan), tried to install following the instructions on the site but no luck so far. The side grilles do appear different on the E90 vs E92 so not sure if the same method will work. Any E90 owners have tips? Gonna try again tomorrow but figured it was worth a shot.

m3psycho · 12-28-2008, 08:12 AM

BUMP@

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vise

Bumping this back up to see if anyone had any luck installing on an E90 (sedan), tried to install following the instructions on the site but no luck so far. The side grilles do appear different on the E90 vs E92 so not sure if the same method will work. Any E90 owners have tips? Gonna try again tomorrow but figured it was worth a shot.

Rook · 12-30-2008, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrucebmw

Does anyone have any Sedan specific advice? The black plastic grill on the sedan is bigger than on the coupe.

can someone please help with this! im goin nuts, i finally got the stupid things out of the side of the car, but the black plastic piece is much diff on the sedan than the coupe from all the threads and i cannot get the chrome piece seperated from the black plastic piece! help, use pics if possible

Heat00 · 12-30-2008, 09:27 PM

I'd like to see pics of what these look like

CodeRed · 12-30-2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vise

Bumping this back up to see if anyone had any luck installing on an E90 (sedan), tried to install following the instructions on the site but no luck so far. The side grilles do appear different on the E90 vs E92 so not sure if the same method will work. Any E90 owners have tips? Gonna try again tomorrow but figured it was worth a shot.

I used a chrome very smooth thin tool to pop the tabs out underneath and on the front side, trying to force it got me no where...this technique didn't damage the part or scratch the paint, but they really are a bitch to get out nonetheless. Trying to squeeze the top and bottom together got me pulling my hair out but didn't get the side grill out. The front grills are so easy in comparison...these took ten minutes max. They both look great w/AW plus my blk monobloks !!! GL

Rook · 12-30-2008, 10:06 PM

They are finally out! The big problem now is separating the chrome piece from the black plastic. They are different from the e92 side gills and from what i have searched, no one has any info on how to get this piece apart so i can sand and paint them. Please help!

im trying to post pics but when i click on the attachment key and try to upload it doesnt work. hopefully those with sedans know what im talking about

M3Cat · 01-03-2009, 02:49 PM

I just installed the matte black side vents on my e90 M3. I used a small putty knife, inserted by the tail end by the door, on the top side, in the small slit between the honeycomb and chrome piece. The blade of putty knife slide right in. With some slight downward pressure, the two clips on this end of the chrome piece popped out. You can then use your hands to wiggle out the rest of the clips. I was able to get just the chrome piece out of the car, while leaving the honeycomb in. Just a quick note, once I unclipped the wiring harness for the turn signal lamp, I used a piece of blue painters tape to tape the wire to the car, because it kept wanting to slide back inside.

diablito · 01-03-2009, 04:46 PM

took me forever to take them off, but finally on.

ILLCOMM · 02-06-2009, 09:26 PM

I just did this. I don't think my fingers will ever forgive me.

deehoo · 02-11-2009, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Finally figured it out.. pinching the bottom with more force than the top and pulling towards yourself and also towards the back of the car at the same time was key. thanks for everyone's input.

Good Job!!! It took me like an hour of pulling, yanking and yelling to get mine out!

alpine335i · 02-11-2009, 01:14 PM

JBRUCE, just paint them while they are on the car, some painters tape and a good can of spray paint.

aajami · 03-21-2009, 07:54 PM

I just tried prying mine loose for half an hour in vain. I hear one tab clicking in and out on the driver side, but it won't come out. The passenger side vent won't budge at all. Is there anyone in Socal that would take pity on a fellow M3 owner and remove mine for me?

Subw00er · 05-18-2009, 11:08 PM

I followed the instructions in the video and it worked great. Took me about 30 seconds to wiggle them off.

The big problem was that on one of the sides, the little black piece that is connected to the outer black grill part (towards the front of the grill) fell inside the fender!! It fell a little ways and when I went to grab it, it fell farther in. I was able to gently tap the fender to get it to fall into sight, then used a stick with duct tape to get it out. Thank god I didnt have to take off the fender liner, that would have sucked.

I also used my own screws. The oem ones went in about halfway then started getting hard to turn. I know they would have broken if I kept going. I stopped before getting the "white plasticy" stressed parts.

Anyway, big decision now is.. Grey or normal emblems..

Genro757 · 05-18-2009, 11:42 PM

I'd rather have someone else do it...so I got my BMW dealership here to do it when I brung it in for an oil change. =)

damiem3 · 05-20-2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrucebmw

After two hours I gave up. I can barely type now. I can totally see how the tabs work and where they are on the new parts but I just can't squeeze hard enough. I'll give my fingers a rest and try again in a few days.

11-25-2008, 01:10 AM	#23
gemini330zhp Major Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BergenCo NewJersey Posts: 1,181 iTrader: (0)	__________________ 2008 Jet Black E90 M3 6SPD no sunroof and 18s to my specs

11-25-2008, 01:39 AM	#24
Rick Stackin' Chips Drives: 2008 AW M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 607 iTrader: (2)	Finally figured it out.. pinching the bottom with more force than the top and pulling towards yourself and also towards the back of the car at the same time was key. thanks for everyone's input. __________________

11-25-2008, 01:50 AM	#25
jbrucebmw jbrucebmw Drives: E90M3&335i, 95 M3, 85 M635CSi Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles \| Newport Beach Posts: 102 iTrader: (0)	Does anyone have any Sedan specific advice? The black plastic grill on the sedan is bigger than on the coupe. __________________ Juan Bruce BMW CCA LA & GGC 08 E90 M3 \| 07 E90 335i \| 95 M3 3.2 \| 85 M635CSi

11-30-2008, 03:42 AM	#26
moog55 Major Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,108 iTrader: (1)	the driver side marker was a bitch for me to get out and i actually ended up breaking one of the clips that holds the black grill piece in place. oh well. the passenger side popped right out with no effort at all though. i am extremely pleased with how the matte black markers look. i am also very pleased with the quality of the product and the fitment is perfect. __________________ E92 M3 \| Space Gray \| Black Novillo \|M-DCT \| Mods: 20" BBS LM Champion Edition \|H&R springs \| BMW glossy black grilles \| matte black side vents \| hardwire V1 \| CF roundels \| smoked reflectors \| BMW aluminum pedals \| OSS led angel eyes \| 6000k lows \| Eisenmann Race exhaust + connecting pipes\| Eclipse Diffuser \| BMW ZCP CF Splitters & CF Rear Spoiler \| IND Custom CF & Space Grey mirrors \| ModMyNav front cam, rear cam, iPod video player \| Powerchip Stage 2 tune \| BMW v2 electronic steering wheel \|

11-30-2008, 03:46 AM	#27
dab33d Private First Class Drives: 2008 E92 AW/FR M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCAL Posts: 143 iTrader: (0)	The Sidevents are quite a handful ! It took me about 45 mins to do both, and ended up breaking a piece of the Chrome Plastic OEM sidevent ! GL, the matte black sidevents are definitely sick though and worth the hassle __________________ E92 ///M3 6MT FTW

12-06-2008, 05:10 PM	#28
Keto Major Drives: 550i M-sport AW Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: N'awlins Posts: 1,089 iTrader: (1)	I thought it was pretty easy thanks to the advice on the forum. Took me about 5-10 minutes to do both. I drilled to Swamp's 5/32" as I also got my markers from JLeviSW. I still had a touch of cracking on one side, likely due to not drilling far enough as I didn't want to drill through. It is quite secure, though. I'm very happy with the results. Chrome is the enemy. __________________ '11 550i, pics soon

12-06-2008, 07:01 PM	#29
SECRET M Engineer Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 274 iTrader: (1)	get the grills from bob @ bps. no cracking issues and no drilling needed. as for assembly, yank up not out. __________________ 2012 Range Rover Sport Autobiography :: Sumatra Black\|Tan.Ebony 2008 BMW ///M3 :: Space Gray\|Black

12-30-2008, 09:27 PM	#33
Heat00 Major Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 1,030 iTrader: (0)	I'd like to see pics of what these look like __________________ 08 - M3 Sparkling Graphite/blk leather/tech/6 speed 08 - 335i Sport/Prem/Auto White/Terra - AA Exhaust 07 Acura MDX Tech, 07 G35S /Nav

12-30-2008, 10:06 PM	#35
Rook Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Sedan Jet Black Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 34 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e90 M3 [0.00] 2007 Acura MDX [0.00]	They are finally out! The big problem now is separating the chrome piece from the black plastic. They are different from the e92 side gills and from what i have searched, no one has any info on how to get this piece apart so i can sand and paint them. Please help! im trying to post pics but when i click on the attachment key and try to upload it doesnt work. hopefully those with sedans know what im talking about

01-03-2009, 02:49 PM	#36
M3Cat Enlisted Member Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 43 iTrader: (0)	I just installed the matte black side vents on my e90 M3. I used a small putty knife, inserted by the tail end by the door, on the top side, in the small slit between the honeycomb and chrome piece. The blade of putty knife slide right in. With some slight downward pressure, the two clips on this end of the chrome piece popped out. You can then use your hands to wiggle out the rest of the clips. I was able to get just the chrome piece out of the car, while leaving the honeycomb in. Just a quick note, once I unclipped the wiring harness for the turn signal lamp, I used a piece of blue painters tape to tape the wire to the car, because it kept wanting to slide back inside. __________________ 2011 E92 335is Crimson Red/Black, DCT 2008 C63 AMG Gone: 2008 E90 M3 Alpine White/Black; 2011 X5 35d Alpine White/Black; 2005 E46 M3 Vert Jet Black/Cinnamon; 2009 Audi A5 Brilliant Black/Black; 2008 E90 335i Alpine White/Terra

01-03-2009, 04:46 PM	#37
diablito motorist Drives: E90M, E93M Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: pompano beach Posts: 272 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [5.00]	took me forever to take them off, but finally on. __________________

02-06-2009, 09:26 PM	#38
ILLCOMM Second Lieutenant Drives: GT2 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 220 iTrader: (1)	I just did this. I don't think my fingers will ever forgive me.

02-11-2009, 01:14 PM	#40
alpine335i Captain Drives: 08 e92 M3 6MT, 08 e90 328xi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 688 iTrader: (2)	JBRUCE, just paint them while they are on the car, some painters tape and a good can of spray paint. __________________ 2008 Alpine White E92 ///M3

03-21-2009, 07:54 PM	#41
aajami Brigadier General Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 3,326 iTrader: (4)	I just tried prying mine loose for half an hour in vain. I hear one tab clicking in and out on the driver side, but it won't come out. The passenger side vent won't budge at all. Is there anyone in Socal that would take pity on a fellow M3 owner and remove mine for me? __________________ Current: '09 E92 M3 \| Space Gray, Black Novillo, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP suspension retrofit \| Euro airbox \| LCI Euro taillights \| Style 359M wheels \| CRT lip \| BMW Performance CF Mk. II spoiler \| BMW Performance CF mirror caps \| BMW Performance front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem \| Factory alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs Gone: '01 "AP2" Honda S2000, '97 Ford Probe GT

05-18-2009, 11:08 PM	#42
Subw00er Bates '08 Interlagos Launch Drives: 08e92M, 03e46M Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NY Posts: 1,198 iTrader: (2)	I followed the instructions in the video and it worked great. Took me about 30 seconds to wiggle them off. The big problem was that on one of the sides, the little black piece that is connected to the outer black grill part (towards the front of the grill) fell inside the fender!! It fell a little ways and when I went to grab it, it fell farther in. I was able to gently tap the fender to get it to fall into sight, then used a stick with duct tape to get it out. Thank god I didnt have to take off the fender liner, that would have sucked. I also used my own screws. The oem ones went in about halfway then started getting hard to turn. I know they would have broken if I kept going. I stopped before getting the "white plasticy" stressed parts. Anyway, big decision now is.. Grey or normal emblems..

05-18-2009, 11:42 PM	#43
Genro757 ///M-Flight VP Drives: '13 Frozen Red Edition E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Regensburg, Bayern, Germany/Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 552 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [4.50]	I'd rather have someone else do it...so I got my BMW dealership here to do it when I brung it in for an oil change. =) __________________ 2013 "Frozen Red Edition" E92 M3, M-DCT with all the 'fixin's, Akrapovic Slip-on w/CF Tips

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